Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Pepper
In Hindi
Gazania
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Gazania
Capsicum
In French
Gazania
Capsicum
In Spanish
Gazania
Pimiento
In Greek
Gazania
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Gazania
cápsico
In Polish
Gazania
papryka
In Latin
Gazania
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arctotideae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Gazania and Capsicum
Season and care of Gazania and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Capsicum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Gazania and Capsicum Physical Information
Gazania and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Capsicum are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Gazania and Capsicum
Care of Gazania and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.